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Børge Mogensen Cabinets

Danish, 1914-1972

Among the great mid-20th century Danish furniture designers, Børge Mogensen distinguished himself with his faith to traditional values of craftsmanship and honesty of materials.

While peers such as Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl and Arne Jacobsen designed some of the most striking and now iconic furnishings of the era, Mogensen focused on making pieces that were simple, durable and comfortable — and in the long run perhaps more useful and better loved.

Mogensen studied under and later worked for Kaare Klint, a master cabinetmaker whose chief tenets were quality of construction and simplicity of line. Klint was a classicist, who believed that furniture forms should evolve from those of historical models. So, too, in his way was Mogensen, as two of his best-known earlier pieces attest. His 1945 Spokeback Sofa, with hinged arms that can be lowered to facilitate lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the oval silhouette of its plywood backrest and waterdrop-shaped cutouts, Mogenson’s Shell chair, designed in 1949, can be seen as a novel take on early 19th century Empire side chairs.

Yet Mogensen shared the aesthetical sensibilities of his most forward-looking colleagues. His cabinets deploy the same spare geometries and lushly figured woods as those of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and his disciple Florence Knoll, the chief difference being that Mies and Knoll used chrome steel for the frames and legs of their pieces. The brawny oak frames and slung leather seats and backrests of Mogensen’s Hunting chair (1950) and Spanish chair (1958) display the same hefty construction and appreciation of natural materials seen in the work of Charlotte Perriand and Sergio Rodrigues.

As you will see from the furnishings on 1stDibs, Børge Mogensen designed for function more than sculptural effect. While his chairs may not be the first pieces in a décor to draw the eye, they are often the first to draw in those looking for a comfortable seat.

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Creator: Børge Mogensen
BM 57 in oak by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 57 cabinet in patinated oak by Børge Mogensen / P. Lauritzen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of cabinets model 232 by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of teak cabinets by Børge Mogensen / C. M. Madsen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Brass

Borge Mogensen / cabinet / P. Lauritsen & Son
By Børge Mogensen
Located in 足立区, JP
The item is in good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Teak

1960s Børge Mogensen Oak Cabinet Model 232, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Wood, Oak

Borge Mogensen Rosewood China Cabinet c1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
Borge Mogensen - Model A 232 Cabinet Rarely seen rosewood version of Mogensen's iconic cabinet design. The front has two doors with Chinese style decorative brass T-Bar keys. The in...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Brass

Vintage Cabinet / Wardrobe in Teak & Pine, Børge Mogensen & Grethe Meyer, 1956
By Grethe Meyer, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
A classic wardrobe with upper cabinets in oregon pine with fronts in teak and leather handles, known as 'Boligens Byggeskabe', designed by Børge Mogensen & Grethe in 1956. The wardro...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Leather, Teak, Pine

Cabinet in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, circa 1940s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Skokie, IL
Børge Mogensen Oak Cabinet, Mod 234 China, CM Madsen for FDB Møbler, Denmark, 1940s Additional Information: Materials: Oak, brass Dimensions: 37" H x 48” W x 17.5” D Condition:...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Brass

Set of Børge Mogensen "China" Cabinets in Oak & Brass, FDB, Denmark, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Odense, DK
A wonderful pair of 'China' cabinets all in oak with maple interior. Beautiful keys and handles in brass. Designed by Børge Mogensen in 1960 and produced by cabinetmaker C.M. Madsens...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Brass

Borge Mogensen China Cabinet, circa 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
Borge Mogensen - Model A 232 Cabinet. Mogensen's iconic cabinet design: The front has two doors with Chinese style decorative brass T-Bar keys. The interior is lined with Maple wo...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Brass

1960s Danish "China" Cabinet in Teak by Borge Mogensen
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A model 232 "China" cabinet in teak by Borge Mogensen for CM Madsen. This iconic cabinet is one of Mogensen's more famous designs. In warm teak with brass handles it sits on its o...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Brass

Oresund Storage Unit by Borge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Son, Sweden 1955
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Storage unit by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Son, Sweden 1955. This modular ‘Øresund’ unit features 6 individual cabinets that can be positioned in any preferred composition. ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Oak, Glass

Pair of Cabinets by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of teak cabinets designed by Børge Mogensen 1957, manufactured by cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Son. Measures: Large cabinet: 54.25" W Small cabinet: 27.5" W.
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1950s Vintage Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Teak

Børge Mogensen BM58 Danish Modern Cabinet in Teak and Brass
By Børge Mogensen, P. Lauritsen & Son 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern storage cabinet in teak, designed by Borge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen and Son. Contrasting with the warm wood, the polished brass ha...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Teak

2-Door Oak Cabinet by Borge Mogensen for FDB Mobler
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a very nice example of Borge Mogensen design, made of Oak, and the 2-door version with slides and drawers inside this is one of the most popular models.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Brass

Borge Mogensen Cabinet Credenza with Sliding Doors Scandinavian Modern Oak Teak
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Chicago, IL
Borge Mogensen chest of drawers. Oak and Teak. Measures: 33"H x 53"W x 22"D Two sliding doors The interior on one side has three removable treys, the other side contains two shel...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Steel

Scandinavian Modern Cabinet in Teak by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Lejre, DK
China cabinet in teak and oak with stunning brass hardware and maple Interior. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by CM Madsen cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Brass

Low Midcentury Cabinet in Oak and Teak by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Karl Anderson
Located in Lejre, DK
Low cabinet in oak with teak doors. Designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great original condition.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Oak, Teak

Oak Cabinet by Borge Mogensen, Sweden 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Shelving and storage cabinet in oak by Borge Mogensen.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Wood, Oak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Cabinet by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Madrid, ES
Cabinet of teak, later mounted on unoriginal oak feet of slightly lighter color. Front with two doors. Interior with two shelves and four pullout trays. Manufactured in Denmark by FD...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Brass

Teak Cabinet by Børge Mogensen, Model 232
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Madrid, ES
Børge Mogensen sideboard of teak with two doors in the front. Inside with shelves and pullout trays. Please note that the feet are not original and are made of oak. Brass keys that s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Brass

Vintage Danish Teak Locking Storage Cabinet Credenza by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern buffet sideboard cabinet in teak designed by Borge Mogensen circa 1960's. This unique piece is accented with signature sculpted handles and brass hardware providin...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Brass

Teak Glass-Front Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbler 1
Located in Norwalk, CT
A fabulous high quality two-piece Danish mid-century bookcase or display cabinet in teak wood, designed by Børge Mogensen for the Danish manufacturer Søborg Møbler. This cabinet feat...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Glass, Teak

Børge Mogensen Chest of Drawers in Oak
By P. Lauritsen & Son 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen chest of drawers in oak. Front with five drawers and handles of brass. Executed by P. Lauritzen & Son.  
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Brass

Børge Mogensen "FDB" Cabinet in Elm and Pinewood, 1940s Danish Modern
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare and important cabinet by Børge Mogensen for "FDB" from the early 1940s. Skillfully crafted in beautiful elm wood. Great original condition. Stamped by maker.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Elm, Pine

Carl Hansen BM0253-5 Cabinet in Oak Oil with Black Frame by Børge Mogensen
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Børge Mogensen
Located in Burlington, NJ
Originally designed in 1958, Carl Hansen & Søn puts Børge Mogensen’s modular shelving system into production for the very first time. Minimalist and modular, the tubular steel FSC-ce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Wood

Carl Hansen BM0253-1 Shelf & Cabinet in Walnut with Steel Legs by Børge Mogensen
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Børge Mogensen
Located in Burlington, NJ
Originally designed in 1958, Carl Hansen & Søn puts Børge Mogensen’s modular shelving system into production for the very first time. Minimalist and modular, the tubular steel FSC™-c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Wood

Børge Mogensen Oak Sideboard for P. Lauritzen & Son
By P. Lauritsen & Son 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen oak sideboard mounted on runner frame, front with two foldable doors. Executed by P. Lauritsen & Søn.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Oak

Børge Mogensen Teak China Cabinet Model 232
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Børge Mogensen model A 232 cabinet produced by C. M. Madsen for FDB, Denmark 1950’s. This cabinet is made out of teak and has two doors revealing an interior with shelves and pu...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Maple, Teak

Carl Hansen BM0253-5 Cabinet in Oak Oil with Grey Frame by Børge Mogensen
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Børge Mogensen
Located in Burlington, NJ
Originally designed in 1958, Carl Hansen & Søn puts Børge Mogensen’s modular shelving system into production for the very first time. Minimalist and modular, the tubular steel FSC™-c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Wood

Børge Mogensen Commode C.M Madsen Danish Midcentury
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lyon, FR
Commode by Børge Mogensen in teak with two sliding doors. The front doors are decorated with small brass grips. Manufactured by C.M Madsen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Brass

Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen for FDB, China cabinet in veneered oak. Base of oak. Made by C. M. Madsen for FDB. Model 232.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Oak

Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen for FDB, China cabinet in veneered oak. Base of oak. Made by C. M. Madsen for FDB. Model 232.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Oak

Cabinets / Sideboards in Oak by Børge Mogensen 1960s China Series
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Handewitt, DE
3 x sideboards / cabinets , model no.232 with matching top shelves no.154 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler. He designed his China Series in 1960s. Made in oak and produced 1960s. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Oak

Borge Mogensen Rosewood Cabinet c1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
Borge Mogensen - Model A 232 Cabinet Rarely seen rosewood version of Mogensen's iconic cabinet design. The front has two doors with Chinese style decorative brass T-Bar keys. The in...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Cabinets

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Brass

Børge Mogensen cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Børge Mogensen cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Børge Mogensen cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 35 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original cabinets by Børge Mogensen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider cabinets by Mogens Koch, Kai Kristiansen, and Rud Rasmussen. Prices for Børge Mogensen cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £1,813 and can go as high as £14,410, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £4,354.

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